Information about The Academy of Gymnastics

1 Harbourmead
BS20 7AY, Bristol
+441275840077

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-21:30
  • tuesday: 9h-21h
  • wednesday: 9h-21h
  • thursday: 9h-21h
  • friday: 9h-21h
  • saturday: 8:15-19:30

Bouncing, spinning, rolling – your children are already natural-born gymnasts. So if you want to help them develop their physical strength, co-ordination, balance and fine motor skills, what better place to start!

Our Recreational Classes in gymnastics and trampolining cater for boys and girls from school age to teenagers. They are tailored to help the attending children benefit from an active lifestyle.

Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring pro, our expert coaches will help you master gymnastics skills in a safe and fun environment. Classes for all ages!

The Academy is based in the popular Portishead town, just 8 miles from Bristol. The facility offers Gymnastics and Trampolining Classes run by experienced Gymnastics Coaches. We have a group for every child, coaching a range of ages and abilities from Pre-School to International level. Every one of our experienced coaches work hard to ensure Academy members are looked after, and that welfare and enjoyment comes before achievement.

To date the club has won the coveted British Team Championships four times and proud to have produced Gymnasts at four Olympic Games. Being a part of The Academy of Gymnastics, we hope you and your child will be inspired, challenged, and achieve more than you thought possible, having immense fun doing so.

Our comment from FitFit UK about The Academy of Gymnastics:

The Academy of Gymnastics in Bristol is a fantastic place for children and teenagers who have a passion for gymnastics. With a friendly and professional atmosphere, the center offers a variety of classes suitable for all levels, from toddlers to competitive gymnasts. Parents and kids alike rave about the supportive and dedicated coaches who work hard to help their gymnasts flourish.

Some highlights from user feedback include:

  • Friendly and Caring Coaches: Many parents commend the coaches for their expertise and ability to inspire the young athletes, fostering both skill development and confidence.
  • Great Community Atmosphere: The Academy is described as a place where families feel welcomed and part of a supportive community.
  • Impressive Facilities: The gym is noted for its cleanliness and excellent equipment, providing an enjoyable training environment.
  • Fun for Younger Kids: Families appreciate the fun classes available for toddlers, helping to build early interest in the sport.
  • Positive Transformations: Many parents mention seeing significant improvements in their children's confidence and skills since joining the academy.

While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, there are some concerns regarding class availability due to high demand, especially for transitioning to higher levels. The communication around waiting lists has also been a point of contention for a few parents. However, the overall sentiment remains that The Academy of Gymnastics is a wonderful place for children to explore and grow in gymnastics.

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Gymnastics

The Academy of Gymnastics: Opinions

4.8/5 (42 Opinions)
Maria Eugenia Herrera 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Perfecto para chicas y chicos que les guste la gimnasia el lugar es muy ameno y profesional

The Academy of Gymnastics
The Academy of Gymnastics

Thank you Maria

Alex Jones 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter loves this

Denise Johnson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely fun for toddlers.

Jayne CW 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: We love the gym academy. Everyone is so friendly. The coaches all work really hard to make sure the gymnasts enjoy the sessions and be the best they can be. It’s a fantastic club and I know my daughter just loves going to her classes. The older girls really look after the little ones and inspire them so much.

Kevin Ballantine 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing Academy. My daughter was loosing her love for gymnastics until we moved here 8 months ago. I've never seen her so happy and excited to go to every session. Highly recommend this gym.

Amy Smart 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Academy is incredible. Both of my daughters started at the age of 2 and now at 7 and 5, they are still loving their sessions. My eldest has become part of the novice squad and she gets so much from the training, making friends and working towards competitions. We have been hugely impressed with the progress they have both made and how strong, confident and competent they are. The coaches and staff are wonderful, they really do get the best out of the children. We feel very lucky to have The Academy in our home town.

Veronica Bobby 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been part of the Academy for the past 8 years. She has worked her way from pre-school through to Senior Novice. She absolutely loves her gymnastics. The coaches are friendly and caring. They show incredible expertise in their coaching and my daughter has flourished during her time there.

clare griffin 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Academy of Gymnastics is my daughter's second home. The coaches and staff are amazing. Scarlett has achieved huge amounts in the sport she loves, at the Academy and could not be happier. Additionally all her team mates are her closest friends, the support they give each other is commendable. The gym is spotless, and maticulously run.

Julie Garcin 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to learn gymnastics! The coaches are kind and very professional. My daughter loves her coaches, improved so much since she started and now had wonderful friends If your child is interested in gymnastics, definitely the place to go!!!

Chloe Michael 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic friendly family atmosphere. You can tell the focus is on the kids enjoying themselves. Great coaches, all very approachable and experienced. My daughter trains for 6 hours a week and loves getting their early to chat to her friends. Everyone supports each other including adults and children, whether competitive training or not. The cafe has a good variety of drinks and snacks and the camps through the holidays are reasonably priced and fun.

Nick Preston 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, fantastic attitudes of staff, friendly, supportive and happy and helping my little one achieve her goals.

Jade Ballantine 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely lovely gym. The coaches and teams are so welcoming. My daughters confidence has grown and she has her spark back for gymnastics again! The gym itself is lovely and clean, the variety of equipment is amazing! A real family feel to it.

Ivan Hargrave 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both of our daughters attend the Academy at opposite ends of the scale, the youngest in Rec, and the eldest in Junior Squad. Both girls absolutely love Gymnastics, and a lot of that is down to the coaches who are brilliant. Our eldest has been through every class since the age of about 2 (she's now 10), from toddling tigers through to squad, and would go every day if she could!

Stacey Sweeney 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The academy of gymnastics has been the place to transform my daughter, the staff and all coaches have every child’s interests at heart and work so hard to keep there reputation to the highest standard. The place is always clean, tidy and so friendly. A wonderful gymnastic academy.

Terry Hughes 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Although it is my two Girls Willow and Fern that are the Gymnasts, I can wholeheartedly say that our experience as a family has been fantastic, you are not just members, you become intwined with the fabric of the Academy, everyone pulls together, no one gets left behind, if and when I’m asked…. it’s with immense pride I say we are members of the Academy of Gymnastics

Nikki Preston 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fabulous for all levels of gymnastics.. whether you want some recreational fun or to be part of a future commonwealth games! all the staff and coaches are super professional, super friendly and super fun! My daughter started toddler gym here aged 2, is now nearly 10 and competes for the club. She has gained friendships and skills for life

Jolie Greenwood 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been training at The Academy for 5 years. The coaches are highly trained and incredibly supportive. The gym is well equipped and maintained for all disciplines. Timetables are well organised and communication is excellant. The team managed the pandemic in an exemplary way moving to online zoom sessions immediately to keep the girls motivated and training from home. My daughter definitely feels inspired and proud that former Academy gymnasts have made it to the Olympics and won medals for their country! Would highly recommend The Academy for gymnasts of all levels.

Laura McNeil 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughters both attend the gym academy and they benefit from the classes so much. My youngest daughter who is at pre school stage asks every day if it's gymnastics day!

Emma Mason 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: We have experienced preschool, rec and squad classes and all have been carried out extremely professionally and our children have had loads of fun. Excellent facility and lovely staff, highly recommend

Natalie Jones 3 years ago

Negative experience: Unless you want your child to be left without a gymnastics class, don’t send your child here. After being a loyal customer and also receiving an email to say my child had a space in the next class from September, she has now been left without a space in the next level up and is number 11 on the waiting list. Kate, who has been communicating wasn't helpful at all and really didn’t care about the points or issues we had raised, or the fact my child is now left without a class. I do not recommend at all!

The Academy of Gymnastics
The Academy of Gymnastics

Hi Natalie, I’m saddened given our long standing relationship and your support you have left this public comment. As we have explained extensively today, both to yourself and your husband, the class you are requesting to move up to is an incredibly popular one. I understand there was a misunderstanding with communication and you had thought by us adding her to the waiting list, we were adding her to the class and I can only apologise for not making this more clear. We have several parents who have been coming for some time with children all wanting this class and we cannot jump your daughter ahead of others who have been waiting since they were age eligible for the class, (with your daughter only turning 4, less than a month ago). We are doing our best to serve everyone on our waiting lists.

Alicja Mirek 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dzieci i młodzież rozwijają tutaj swoje talenty

Hooriye Behtooee 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was daughters first day on Saturday and we absolutely loved it. Lovely stuff and lovely place. You can watch your child do gymnastics from the cafe.

B Turner 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ninjas rule!

Diana Muñoz Castro 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This place is doing wonders for my daughters during the few times we've been this year. We mainly come to the Sunday Funday sessions, and Kate and Roland are always so lovely and welcoming. Roland has really helped both girls (twin 4 year olds) grow in confidence. They're doing a Leaping Lions class today and look like they are having a fabulous time. I'll definitely be booking the girls in for weekly groups from September when they start Reception. I just want to thank the Academy for all they do for our community, as it's a great place for children amd teenagers to come to.

Tünde Tomori 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son loves it! Best place ever!

Bryony Roberts 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both my daughters have been to classes here. Currently taking my 3yo to preschool classes. Really well set up and safe re Covid. 3yo loves the sessions - the staff are great with kids and the session has good variety. Definitely would recommend.

Maria Christie 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing gymnastics club. Fantastic with kids of all abilities!

Zsolt Toth (El Sombrero) 5 years ago

Positive experience: Cool place with lot's of sport facilites.

Yamina Ghennami 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Très bien il faut y aller

Mazthetic CC 6 years ago

Positive experience: Used to go bit boring

Ed Jones 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great academy for budding gymnasts!

A Vil 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just had my daughter's 5th birthday party here. Very organised by staff, Roland was fab and the young girl. 1hour play in gym with couple of games. Then 30 mins with food which they provided. So no pressure for parents. Kids do get thirsty so I probably would of advised kids to take a water bottle whilst they're in the gym, as there was another party in canteen to be able to get a drink. Well organised and my daughter had a lovely party and has said she wants another party their next year! Highly recommend. Thankyou.

Olivia Taynton 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym. I have been there for many camps and am thinking of moving here. I would recommend

The Academy of Gymnastics
The Academy of Gymnastics

Thank you for your review! Hope to see you again soon ‍♀️

Jill Salami 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: There is a waiting list to get s place but it is so good my daughter loves it

The Academy of Gymnastics
The Academy of Gymnastics

Thank you Jill for your review

Lucie Anderson 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful facilities and lovely people

The Academy of Gymnastics
The Academy of Gymnastics

Thank you Lucie for your review

Will Iredale 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: My kids love their gymnastics lessons here.

tommy gibson 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing facilities brand new so it's immaculate. Staff are so helpful and wonderful trainers it has a great atmosphere around it. The great thing is the viewing area for parents to sit and see your child being developed by the outstanding team.

Vicky Sale 7 years ago

Positive experience: Lovely new facility though short on parking. Need to do watch step from gym down to the loo as bit of a trip hazard. Steps up to top part are steep for little ones and giant inflatable's position means toddlers can fall both sides so bit of a worry now compared to old place and quite tricky to negotiate, but great to have a cafe area and better viewing area.

Jeremy Cave 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great party for my girl's 5th birthday. Recommended

tim harris 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kids party and great for it!

Chris Hitchings 8 years ago

Positive experience: Visited for a childrens party, friendly staff that are good with the kids. Nothing for the parents to do.

Adam Bradley 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: They are amazing with my little girl

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